In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HAEMATACHOMETER
Hæm`a*ta*chom"e*ter, n. Etym: [Hæma- + Gr. -meter.] (Physiol.)
Definition: A form of apparatus (somewhat different from the hemadrometer) for measuring the velocity of the blood.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) the political orientation of those who favor progress toward better conditions in government and society
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